as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
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Recent Examples of farther
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023
The traditional Wilson script logo on the frame's side isn't a solid decal, but a half tone that looks like dots up close and then script lettering from farther away.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
Fabio Pacucci, Scientific American, 27 June 2024
The prettier the flower, the farther from the path.
—Vulture, 10 July 2022
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Adverb
In American's first-class cabins, seats are wider and recline farther, although the exact increase varies by flight and aircraft layout.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023
The traditional Wilson script logo on the frame's side isn't a solid decal, but a half tone that looks like dots up close and then script lettering from farther away.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
Adjective
Gathering this light, JWST has revealed fainter and farther galaxies than ever before.
—Fabio Pacucci, Scientific American, 27 June 2024
The prettier the flower, the farther from the path.
—Vulture, 10 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farther
Adverb
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If the idea of lounging your way to fitness appeals, look no further, as the zero-impact ride gives you a full cardio workout.—
Kathleen Willcox,
Popular Mechanics,
3 Feb. 2023
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Look no further than the following quad exercises, which are trainer faves.—
Women's Health,
Women's Health,
3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Newsweek contacted the Texas Agriculture Commissioner for more information via email.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Cannon-Brookes is urging Australia to show more ambition on climate action, even as the new government legislates plans to strengthen the country’s carbon emissions cuts.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Human judgment has always been more than an if/else statement.—
Vikas Aron,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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However, very little else lurks beyond the surface.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Reed may face additional charges for the assault on the Malibu Jack’s employee, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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The district says the money will help pay for a laundry list of programs, such as all-day kindergarten at all grade schools; the universal free breakfast program; pre-K centers; expanded career-technical education programs; and additional social workers, counselors and behavior specialists.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.—
Justin L. Mack,
Indianapolis Star,
7 May 2020
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This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
22 Mar. 2020
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Further vs. Farther
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“Farther.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farther. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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